JEE Main 2026: Several Aspirants in Dilemma Over Admit Cards

Admit Cards Not Issued Even Though Exams are Scheduled Between the 21^st and 24^th January

As the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Examination are approaching near, several aspirants are in dilemma over admit cards. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has once again created confusion for JEE-Main 2026 candidates.

The January session of JEE-Main, the country’s largest engineering entrance exam, begins on January 21, 2026, but several students are reporting that their exam dates have been abruptly changed without prior notice.

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Students Scheduled for January 21-24 have not received their admit cards

Many students whose exam dates were listed between January 21 and 24 on their city intimation slips have not yet received their JEE Main 2026 admit cards. According to career counseling expert at ALLEN Career Institute, the admit cards were released by the NTA on the afternoon of January 17, but several students are unable to download them.

When these students checked the status on the website, they found that their exam would now be held on January 28^th or 29^th January, and that admit cards would be issued later. Surprisingly, no official information or notice was issued by the NTA regarding this change in exam date.

The sudden change just before the exam has caused stress for both students and their parents. Students are unclear whether their exam has actually been postponed or if it’s simply a technical issue with the website. The aspirants are concerned that they might miss the exam.

Confusion Surrounding the Issue of Twins

Career Counseling expert explained that the NTA had already collected information related to twins during the JEE Main 2026 application process. Despite this, the admit cards of many twins have been withheld, even though their exam dates were scheduled between 21^st and 24^th January.

These students’ exams are being shown on different dates. It is suspected that the NTA wants to conduct the exams for both students on the same day and at the same exam centre to avoid any identity confusion. This type of arrangement has been seen in JEE-Main before, but this time, the lack of information has exacerbated the problem.

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JEE-Main 2026 Exam Schedule

The January session of JEE-Main 2026 will be held between 21 and 29 January. Over 14.10 lakh students have registered for the exam this year.

January 21st to 28th: BE/BTech Exam
Total 5 days, 10 shifts
January 29th: BArch Exam (One shift)

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What to bring to the exam centre

Students must bring the following documents and materials to the exam centre:

JEE-Main Admit Card
Original Photo ID
Photograph affixed on the application form
Self-Declaration
Transparent Ball Pen
Transparent Water Bottle

Students are advised to reach the centre before the scheduled reporting time, as the gates will be closed 30 minutes before the exam.

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Exam will be held at these Centres in Kota

The JEE-Main exam in Kota city will be conducted at Digital Desk, Viable Solutions, Shivjyoti International, and Parikalak exam centers.

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Aabshar Hassan Quazi

Aabshar H. Quazi is a seasoned education writer associated with ALLEN Career Institute, where he crafts insightful blogs on competitive exam trends, student journeys, and academic guidance. With a background in journalism, Aabshar has worked as Principal Correspondent for Hindustan Times, honing his skills in storytelling, analysis, and impactful reporting. His writing blends credibility with clarity, making complex topics accessible for students and parents alike.